Obama in final health vote push 21.3.2010 5:5:0 GMT US President Barack Obama rallies support for healthcare reform among Democratic lawmakers ahead of a key vote.
Mass Rome rally backs Italian PM 20.3.2010 22:59:23 GMT Tens of thousands of people rally in support of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Rome, ahead of key regional elections.
Volcano erupts in south Iceland 21.3.2010 5:21:53 GMT A volcano in southern Iceland begins to erupt, leading to the evacuation of several hundred local residents.
South Africa marks 1960 massacre 21.3.2010 1:9:45 GMT South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, an iconic moment in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Darfur hostage describes ordeal 21.3.2010 2:24:15 GMT The longest-held foreign hostage in Sudan's Darfur region says he was not mistreated, but faced a "daily struggle" to stay positive.
French vote likely to pressure PM 21.3.2010 7:21:12 GMT France is voting in a second round of regional elections, with President Sarkozy's UMP under pressure after a poor showing in the first round.
Pope apology for Irish sex abuse 20.3.2010 16:30:58 GMT Pope Benedict XVI apologises to victims of child sex abuse by priests in Ireland and says bishops made "serious mistakes".
UN chief says settlements illegal 20.3.2010 16:54:48 GMT UN chief Ban Ki-moon - beginning a Mid-East trip - reiterates international demands for a halt to Israeli settlement building.
BA fights to limit strike impact 20.3.2010 23:46:33 GMT BA says measures to deal with a strike by cabin crew are working well but unions say scores of planes have been grounded.
Message on a bottle - plastic boat sets sail across Pacific 21.3.2010 6:13:22 GMT A boat made mostly from recyclable materials prepares to set sail from San Francisco to Sydney to drive home the environmental message to recycle, reuse and rethink the way we use plastic.
